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Jiu-jitsu beautifully demonstrates how a smaller, weaker person can successfully defend against a bigger, stronger assailant by using leverage and technique; most notably by applying joint-locks and chokeholds. Training can be used for sport grappling tournaments (gi and no-gi), mixed martial arts (MMA) competition, or self defense. Sparring and live drilling play a major role in training.

The essence of Jiu-jitsu is the ability to move or flow from one technique to another in order to defend oneself efficiently and effectively. A Jiu-jitsu fighter’s ability to adapt in any situation, to fight empty handed, grapple, or use any type of weapon against an opponent, helps define Jiu-jitsu as one of the most effective self-defense arts.

The literal translation of Jiu-jitsu is the art of gentleness or pliancy. Jiu-jitsu is not a contest of muscular skill and strength; rather it relies on natural biomechanics, balance, leverage and timing. Because of this, Jiu-jitsu is the perfect art for self-defense and does not rely on any one advantage such as size, weight, height, and reach between opponents. Jiu-jitsu is equally accessible to men and women and is an extremely practical and effective form of self-defense.